An authentic yoga, rooted in tradition and practised as a way of life.
At the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Putney, yoga is more than a class.
It is a complete approach to body and mind, bringing together asana, breathing, relaxation, cooking, meditation and positive thinking.
Come for a class, a workshop or a retreat, and discover a peaceful place where classical yoga is practised every day.
Teaching classical yoga in London since 1970 in the lineage of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda.
A complete approach: asana, breathing, relaxation, meditation, positive thinking and a simple way of living.
A peaceful Centre with day and weekend retreats, shared meals, an international community and the option to stay.
The Sivananda Yoga Centre in London teaches classical and integral yoga. Our yoga classes combine breathing exercises, asana practice and deep relaxation within a traditional and accessible approach
The Centre offers daily yoga classes and yoga courses for all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Workshops on yogic philosophy, stress management, diet and other aspects of the yogic way of life offer opportunities to explore the practice beyond the class.
The Putney Centre offers a peaceful environment for developing a meditation practice, whether you are new to meditation or looking to make it a regular part of your life.
In addition to meditation courses and positive thinking courses, the Centre hosts free group meditation sessions called satsangs. These welcoming gatherings offer time to sit quietly, practise with others and explore the benefits of meditation.
You don’t need to leave London to experience a yoga retreat. At the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Putney, you can spend a day or a weekend, take part in yoga and meditation, share a vegetarian meal and, for residential retreats, stay on site.
A London yoga retreat offers a simple way to step away from the usual pace of the city and experience the yogic way of life within an international community.
For longer stays, we also offer retreats in the UK, Europe and India.
A place to practise, learn and slow down
The Centre is more than a timetable of classes. It is a peaceful place in Putney where yoga is practised as a complete way of life, through asana, breathing, meditation, philosophy, vegetarian cooking, workshops and time spent together.
See what's coming up at the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Putney
From traditional yoga classes and meditation courses to workshops, day retreats and weekend retreats. Whether you are beginning your practice or looking for a new way to explore it, our upcoming programmes offer different ways to practise, learn and connect at the Centre.
Practise with us from home
Join live online yoga and meditation classes, courses and workshops from wherever you are. Stay connected to the teachings and the wider Sivananda community between visits to the Centre
The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) offers a deep dive into classical yoga, combining asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy. Rooted in tradition, it provides practical teaching experience and personal growth in a supportive environment, helping students build confidence and embrace yoga as a way of life, so that they can teach yoga to others.
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The Sivananda asana sequence is built to open the energy channels, chakras and psychic centers of the body while increasing flexibility of the spine, strengthening bones and stimulating the circulatory and immune systems.
The ancient wisdom of Yoga can be synthesized into 5 basic principles, which can easily be incorporated into our own lifestyles to provide the foundation for healthy living. It is around these 5 principles that our activities at Centre are based.
Ancient tradition identifies 4 different paths of yoga for an integral development of body, mind & spirit. A combination of these four practices or paths leads to the harmonious development of the physical, emotional and intellectual aspects of life.
